Roland in confident mood

17 February 2005 16:26

Full-back Roland De Marigny has underlined his belief that Italy are capable of winning at least one game in this season's RBS 6 Nations.

Battling performances in the home defeats by Ireland and Wales have given the Azzuri hope they can avoid the wooden spoon for a third consecutive season, after becoming a much-improved side under the stewardship of former All-Black John Kirwan.

De Marigny has targeted the February 26 clash with Scotland at Murrayfield as the game his side are most likely to triumph in, despite Italy never having won a Six Nations game on the road.

"We have certainly improved after the last World Cup, our coaching staff are doing a great job and we really deserve at least one win in the Six Nations," De Marigny said.

"The game at Murrayfield is very important for us in every respect. We are going to Scotland with the intention of dominating the game.

"I believe if we play like we did against the Irish and cut out the mistakes, then we are going to come back very happy and, of course, with a first away win in the tournament.

"However, we have to avoid a performance like the one in the second half against the Welsh, even if they did play well and deserved to win."

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.